Industry Trends Point to Label Producers Shifting Focus Toward Personalized and Sustainable Packaging Output
Industry Trends Point to Label Producers Shifting Focus Toward Personalized and Sustainable Packaging Output
Comexi, a world leader in printing and converting solutions for flexible packaging, is expected to make a big effect at LabelExpo Europe 2025, which will be held in Barcelona from September 16–19. The company will launch a new technology solution from booth 5G73 that pushes the limits of label printing and conversion—faster, more customized, and more environmentally friendly. Comexi is the only business in the industry that provides flexible packaging and label printing solutions in offset, flexography, and digital formats, customizing technology to meet the unique requirements of each client.
The new Comexi D4 digital press, which is intended to unleash unrestrained creativity, is at the center of this revolution. This technology reduces time to market significantly by doing away with the need for plates and allowing for real-time design adjustments, making it perfect for small batches and fully bespoke designs. Because of its versatility, label creation is redefined for brands that require distinction and immediacy.
Another key innovation is the Digiflex digital press, specializing in variable code printing for critical applications such as traceability, brand protection, and advanced personalization with QR or data matrix codes. It is a strategic tool for brands seeking smart, secure consumer engagement.
Comexi also reinforces its leadership in central drum offset printing with the Comexi CI Offset evolution—a perfect solution for multiple SKUs and short runs that combines outstanding quality with a strong environmental commitment. The technology reduces solvent use and minimizes emissions, providing a highly sustainable alternative for an increasingly demanding market.
In the field of slitting, Comexi will showcase its turret slitter rewinders S1DT and S2DT, capable of slitting reels from 30 mm and integrating with fully automated end-of-line systems. These solutions maximize productivity and meet the growing need for efficiency and precision in label converting.
F4 Origin: A New Generation of Compact Flexographic Presses
Innovation continues with the premiere of the Comexi F4 Origin, the fourth generation of an iconic model introduced in 2010. Since then, Comexi has sold over 100 units of the F4 in its previous three versions, cementing its place as one of the most successful compact presses on the market. This new version maintains the essence of its predecessors—compact format, agility, and versatility—but takes a qualitative leap in performance, efficiency, and sustainability.
Designed for flexible small-format productions, the new F4 Origin now reaches speeds of up to 400 m/min and a maximum width of 1,120 mm, thanks to a fully reinforced mechanical structure. It incorporates the GeniusRun system to eliminate bouncing, ensuring exceptional print quality even at minimum formats of 240 mm.
Additionally, the GeniusDry drying system has been optimized to work with both solvent- based and water-based inks, further supporting sustainability. This redesigned system also brings major energy efficiency improvements by minimizing temperature loss and optimizing airflow between colors to reduce circulating air volume.
In line with Comexi’s more advanced models such as the F2 Origin and F1 Evolution, the F4 Origin now integrates the control console into the machine, reducing the footprint and improving usability. The upper walkway and access points have also been completely redesigned, significantly enhancing ergonomics—making it easier for operators to access the drying tunnel, central drum, video system, and threading, while also facilitating maintenance.
This new generation is ideal not only for short-run flexible packaging but also for the label sector, whose production needs often align with flexographic technologies. Its 240 mm minimum format enables jobs to be printed without duplicating plates, and its compact size makes it a perfect choice for label printers looking to expand into flexible packaging. With this machine, it’s possible to transition from printing a label for a glass or PET bottle to formats such as recyclable monomaterial stand-up pouches, opening up new market opportunities for brands focused on sustainability and diversification.
A day of Networking and Live Demonstrations to Expand to new markets
To experience all these solutions firsthand, Comexi invites its customers to visit its Technological Center at headquarters in Girona on September 15. The company will host a special presentation of the F1 Evolution, its most advanced flexo press. Three live demos will showcase the machine’s capabilities: a solventless job printed at maximum speed with no bounce, a high-definition design using water-based inks, and a third demo with electron beam technology—highlighting how innovation and sustainability go hand in hand.
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